Most importantly - the time and people = money.
My last job had a dev, UAT, and prod environments because they knew it was important enough to the business to pay for them.
I dont pay me anything for running my home environment - so, there is only production. And lots of backups.
For Shure maybe, but what about for other audio products companies?
P. S. I unironically believe 2025 may be looked back on as the year of the Linux desktop. May have finally got through the trough, we’ll see though.
Upgraded to Linux or Windows 11?
Because nobody is claiming you’ll lose functionality with Windows 11, so your post seems to imply Linux but I’m unsure.
With Windows 11 you don’t have to pay for the OS because you are the product through profiling and advertising, like Facebook and Google.
That sounds way, way worse to me that the old Win7 & Win10 model where you’d pay your ~$30 oem license (or $60 retail) once and be done forever without being heavily tracked and monitored.
Can also vouch for AirVPN. Going on 7 years now with no issues.
They do excellent discounts aound black Friday so you can pay for the year(s) ahead if you do decide to use them long term.